Writing, Editing, & Reviewing
Grant proposals
Public outreach content
Species and site-level conservation plans (including Recovery Plans, Species Status Assessments)
Land management plans (including Forest Plans, Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans)
Environmental Compliance & Permitting
Interdisciplinary team leadership or support
Watershed Restoration Action Plans
Biological Assessments for ESA consultation
Biological Evaluations and specialist's reports for conformance with NEPA
Permitting for CWA Section 401/404 compliance
GIS Services
Mapping and geospatial analysis
Geodatabase, Survey123, and Field Maps development and management
On-the-ground Conservation
Project management
Site assessment and conceptual plan development for stream, floodplain, and wetland restoration projects
Monitoring in support of conservation easements and acquisitions
Conservation crew management or support
Revegetation (seeding, staking, planting)
Post-assisted log structures and other low-tech, process-based restoration
Fireline Resource Advisor
More than a decade of experience in wildland fire management
Fireline resource advisor (lead or supporting READ/REAF services)
Inventory & Monitoring
Wildlife surveys, including threatened and endangered species
Non-native invasive plant species surveys
Point counts, line transects, area searches, snorkel surveys, live-trapping, hair snares, mist nets, sweep nets, eDNA, Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs), etc.
Support Meaningful Conservation
At least 25% of profits from the ecotourism branch are donated to land trusts protecting conservation areas in the host ecoregion
For clients who prioritize community-based conservation
Empower Local Communities
Tours include expert guides from the ecoregion
Stay at eco-lodges that support land conservation (e.g., ProAves lodges, indigenous villages)
Support local businesses
Enjoy Specialized Tours
Custom or group tours
Organized and led by a professional ecologist and avid birder with fluency in Spanish and Portuguese
Custom applied ecological research experiences for students (study abroad / study away / global exchange programs)
Resilient Earth Alliance LLC is fully insured and rooted in core values of collaboration, innovation, authenticity, and growth
Founded, owned, and managed by John DeLuca, ecologist and conservation professional of 20+ years